CVE-2014-0497
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: integer underflow flaw leads to arbitrary code execution (APSB14-04)
Published Feb 4, 2014 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0497 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Chrome (Google), Opensuse and 9 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 21, 2015. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.336, Flash Player 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, flash-player-gnome 11.2.202.418-0.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Integer underflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.261 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.44 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 11.2.202.336 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 17, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 21, 2015 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 17, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 17, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.336 |
| ChromeGoogle | See advisory | 32.0.1700.107 |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 11.4, 12.3, 13.1 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 5.0, 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux EusRedhat | 6.5 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
11.2.202.336, 11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.336-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.336-1.el6
Chrome
32.0.1700.107
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 4, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 21, 2015
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 17, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 17, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 17, 2024
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
- CWE-191 Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)
References
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0137
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0137
- advisory56437
- advisory56737
- advisory56780
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer underflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.261 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.44 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 11.2.202.336 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); Chrome (Google); Opensuse versions 11.4, 12.3, 13.1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 21, 2015.
Yes. It was added on Sep 17, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 8, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.336, Flash Player 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, flash-player-gnome 11.2.202.418-0.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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